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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday July 26, 2022 6:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Clayton Muhammad, Director of Media and Communications - City of Aurora, presented an update regarding National Night Out scheduled for August 2, 2022. Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation to family and friends of Timothy Brennan, in honor of Timothy Brennan, and declaring August 1, 2022 Timothy Brennan Day in the CIty of Aurora. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0524 A Resolution approving the appointment of Elizabeth Diederich, Alexandra Engelhardt, Meredith Lindgren, and David Givens to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R22-217 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following individuals presented public comment to the CIty Council: Ms. Maria Avila presented regarding Ward 7. Mr. Joe Lusk spoke regarding amusement tax on behalf of the Luxie Club. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to remove item 22-0467 from the Consent Agenda and place that item onto Unfinished Business. The motion carried by voice vote and item 22-0467 was moved to Unfinished Business. After the removal of item 22-0467, a motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agendas as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins. 22-0440 A Resolution Approving a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance audit by Crowe LLP, 225 West Wacker Dr, Suite 2600, Chicago, Il 60606-1224 for total amount not to exceed $65,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-218 22-0507 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales (Gas Station/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Casey's Retail Company at 330 N Eola Rd). [Ward 8] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-219 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 22-0519 A Resolution approving Tidy Up Experts, LLC as the janitorial services provider for the Aurora Police Department Complex from September 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023 with the option of three (3), one (1) year extensions upon mutual agreement. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-220 22-0531 A Resolution authorizing the creation of the Finish Line Grant Program to be administered by the City and accepting the transfer of funds previously paid to Invest Aurora for similar purposes. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-221 22-0533 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the approved redevelopment agreement (R22-0223) with the Windfall Group LLC regarding 309 N River Street. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-222 22-0548 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora Approving Certain Minor Changes to the Eligibility Study and Report and to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(a) This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-052 22-0538 An Ordinance designating the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment Financing district redevelopment project area. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-053 22-0539 An Ordinance approving the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment District redevelopment project area redevelopment plan and project. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-054 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 22-0541 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-055 22-0545 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60505 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-056 22-0550 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189203815 and Claim #189417752-001. This Recommendation was approved on the Consent Agenda. 22-0551 A Resolution authorizing the creation and funding of the Re-Start Retention Grant Program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-223 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0526 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #209 Redwood Aurora and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN: 15-08-400-049, North of West Indian Trail and East of North Randall Road. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-057 22-0527 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #210 Chelsea Manor and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, DuPage County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN: 07-33-200-013, 1079 State Route 59. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-058 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 22-0528 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #211 Jet Brite Car Wash and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PINS: 15-12-301-007, 15-12-301-008, 15-12-301-009. East Side of Farnsworth Road between Reckinger Road and Molitor Road. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-059 22-0562 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 12, 2022, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 22-0571 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement located at 1018 Oliver Avenue. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-224 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0536 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the assignment of a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Craft Urban, LLC in the amount of $100,000, from Invest Aurora. Alderman Woerman recused himself and left the Council Chambers prior to the discussion and vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Jenkins Abstain: 1- Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-225 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 22-0543 A Resolution authorizing a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Wyckwood House, LLC in the amount of $71,000. Alderman Woerman recused himself and left the Council Chambers prior to the discussion and vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Jenkins Abstain: 1- Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-226 22-0467 A Resolution setting local fees imposed on video gaming operations. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Operating Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to remove item 22-0467 from the Consent Agenda and placed onto Unfinished Business for discussion. The motion carried by voice vote and item 22-0467 was placed onto Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to hold this item until the next City Council meeting on August 9, 2022 in order to gather additional information. The motion carried by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to suspend the rules to discuss items of New Business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins 22-0549 A Resolution authorizing a first amendment to and restatement of the approved redevelopment agreement (R21-204) with DAC Developments LLC regarding the development of 100 North Broadway. Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item. Alderman Mesiacos recused himself and left the Council Chambers prior to the discussion and vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 26, 2022 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Abstain: 1- Alderman Mesiacos Enactment No: R22-227 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0577 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Submitted by: ____________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070, or via e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. 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